Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Dow, Marlene
It is with great sadness that the family of MARLENE JOEANNE DOW (née Filgas) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 83 years.
It is with great sadness that the family of MARLENE JOEANNE DOW (née Filgas) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 83 years.
Marlene is survived by her three children: Donna Derksen, Randy (Teresa) Joblonkay, Tim (Margaret) Joblonkay and five grandchildren: Darren (Layan) Joblonkay, Brett Nakonechny, Michael Joblonkay, Christina (Mark) Leitch and Jessy Joblonkay and great-grandchild Tucker. Marlene is also survived by her brothers Walter (Doreen) Filgas and Tom (Rose) Filgas, her sister Elaine Noble and numerous nephews and nieces.
Marlene was predeceased by her husband Blaine Dow, her parents Michael and Ada Filgas, brothers: Ken, Stan, David, Russel and Carl and her sisters Kathleen and Stella Elizabeth.
Marlene was born Christmas Day, 1937 and grew up on the family farm north of Purple Springs. She worked for Canada Safeway for 30 years until her retirement in 1995.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited. Kindly RSVP your attendance to Cornerstone at 403-381-7777 or care@cornerstonefh.ca
The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Marlene's obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the service, Marlene will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Deeply saddened to hear of Marlene's passing. I worked with Marlene for a number of years at Food For Less (Safeway) in Calgary. Marlene was the kindest, most caring, hardest working and patient person I have ever had the pleasure to work with. My sincere sympathy to all of Marlene's family.
Donna, Randy and Tim - so sorry for the loss of your mother and so difficult for you all that it was so sudden and unexpected. I was out of the city when you called me Donna and I am sorry that I missed talking with you. I have many fond memories of our years of friendship as neighbors in Parkbridge and especially of the trip to Branson, with Marlene, Blaine, Len and myself. Please pass on my condolences to the other family members, Sincerely, Laureen Tetzloff
So heartbreaking,your Mom was such a beautiful person with the kindest ?. Sending all our love and prayers during this difficult time.
Donna, Randy and Tim Sorry to hear about your Moms passing please accept our condolences.
A wonderful tribute to Aunt Marlene. Donna, Randy, Tim and families, may you all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
We will miss Marlene
Donna we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom and sympathy and thoughts are with you and Brett and your brothers and family?
am surprised and we are thinking of you all , what a Great Lady. may your grieving include all the happy times shared with her .
Something told me to check the obituary this morning. Which I never do and I seen your beautiful smile. It is with a heavy heart to see you have passed. It was a pleasure having you as a client. You will be missed. God bless
To cousins Donna, Randy, Tim and families, Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will fondly remember Aunt Marlene's lovely smile and her genuine interest and caring in others, she brought light into many lives. May you gain strength from each other and the memories shared to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love & hugs, Susan & Adrian
So sorry to hear of Auntie Marlene's passing. She was such a great person and will always be our "Aunt". Huge hugs and love to all of you? Butch and Lissa Skelding
To Cousin Marlene's Family I was very sad to hear of Marlene's passing. My condolences to the family. Catherine
My dear Marlene (also known to me as "Mom". I was blessed to have you in my life (although we only shared our time together on brief occasions but your loving daughter kept us connected. What a beautiful woman you were and will continue to be. I know God has a very special place for you in his Kingdom. Keep smiling as your new endeavor moves forward. Keep smiling as we share our special story being that of mother duck and her babies. Love you. "Quack Quack".
Thank you Marlene for your friendship and love .